Newcastle United are ahead of Manchester United and Real Madrid in the hunt for Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen, according to Italian radio broadcaster Luca Cerchione, via Sport Witness.
This season, Newcastle has had a strong desire for goals at St James' Park. Despite the fact that Chris Wood was signed in January, the team is looking for attacking reinforcements.
Victor Osimhen has been one of Napoli's most impressive players this season. As a result, the Magpies are said to think the striker is a great addition to the team.
Newcastle has a history of attracting players from Nigeria, with former players such as the Ameobi twins and Obafemi Martins having played for the club. The team is now preparing to sign another Nigerian star from Italy, and will be hoping that Osimhen can replicate Martins' success.
Real Madrid and Manchester United will be hoping to make more appealing offers for the exceptional young Nigerian now that the transfer season has opened. Madrid are in the market for a striker, with Karim Benzema nearing the end of his career. Despite the fact that he is still a top player, Los Blancos are putting in place succession plans for the Frenchman.
If Real Madrid is unable to sign Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, Luca Cerchione feels that Osimhen, who is under contract with Napoli until 2025, might be the next player they pursue.
Meanwhile, with rumors swirling about Cristiano Ronaldo's possible departure from Manchester United, the Red Devils are trying to enhance their attacking options as well. The Red Devils will look to acquire a quality striker in the summer, but they may have to compete with Newcastle for Osimhen's signing.
If the Magpies fail to avoid relegation this season, they will be out of the running for Osimhen, who has 11 goals this season. They are currently in 14th place, four points ahead of the relegation zone.
Mauricio Pochettino turns down Manchester United in favor of Real Madrid, according to reports.
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of PSG, has reportedly turned down the Manchester United position in favor of that of Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
If Pochettino fails to win the UEFA Champions League this season, PSG is expected to fire him. The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has long been a target for the Red Devils, who even tried to sign him last year.
However, it appears that the Argentine boss will not be joining United at Old Trafford. He is said to have wanted to manage the Spanish giants instead, and he would wait for the opportunity. If Carlo Ancelotti fails to win La Liga or the Champions League this season, this could happen.
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